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Joe1
10:25am Tue 11 Sep 12

No need to worry??
Who do think they are kidding? Something must be going on for two so deeply supportive Board members to resign. I agree to see the owner have a hands approach can be a good thing. However, it must be for the benefit of the club LONG term.

"COME ON YOU YELLOWS"

No need to worry??
Who do think they are kidding? Something must be going on for two so deeply supportive Board members to resign. I agree to see the owner have a hands approach can be a good thing. However, it must be for the benefit of the club LONG term.
"COME ON YOU YELLOWS"Joe1

No need to worry??
Who do think they are kidding? Something must be going on for two so deeply supportive Board members to resign. I agree to see the owner have a hands approach can be a good thing. However, it must be for the benefit of the club LONG term.

"COME ON YOU YELLOWS"

Score: 1

Ians view
10:34am Tue 11 Sep 12

Sennett said “With the fact that Ian Lenagan has taken over the day-to-day running of the club, it is always good to see the owner wants to get involved." - just like Mr Kassam!

Sennett said “With the fact that Ian Lenagan has taken over the day-to-day running of the club, it is always good to see the owner wants to get involved." - just like Mr Kassam!Ians view

Sennett said “With the fact that Ian Lenagan has taken over the day-to-day running of the club, it is always good to see the owner wants to get involved." - just like Mr Kassam!

Score: -2

bigchet
11:02am Tue 11 Sep 12

very bad news for the club. jim rosenthal has been a lifelong supporter and much more than just adirector, something serious must have happened to cause him to resign and i think its imperative that the reason is made public so that we have some idea in which direction the club is going, a sad day as far as i can see.

very bad news for the club. jim rosenthal has been a lifelong supporter and much more than just adirector, something serious must have happened to cause him to resign and i think its imperative that the reason is made public so that we have some idea in which direction the club is going, a sad day as far as i can see.bigchet

very bad news for the club. jim rosenthal has been a lifelong supporter and much more than just adirector, something serious must have happened to cause him to resign and i think its imperative that the reason is made public so that we have some idea in which direction the club is going, a sad day as far as i can see.

Score: 1

Ian Faulkner
11:39am Tue 11 Sep 12

I'd like to see Lenagan appear at a fans' forum, or at very least an OxVox members' meeting, so that he could field some questions about Kelvin's and Jim's departures as well as other topics of interest. Sadly, I can't see this happening any time soon - but I can see a third departure occurring before too long.

I'd like to see Lenagan appear at a fans' forum, or at very least an OxVox members' meeting, so that he could field some questions about Kelvin's and Jim's departures as well as other topics of interest. Sadly, I can't see this happening any time soon - but I can see a third departure occurring before too long.Ian Faulkner

I'd like to see Lenagan appear at a fans' forum, or at very least an OxVox members' meeting, so that he could field some questions about Kelvin's and Jim's departures as well as other topics of interest. Sadly, I can't see this happening any time soon - but I can see a third departure occurring before too long.

Score: 1

jonny1976
1:31pm Tue 11 Sep 12

one word only is required to the reason for his resignation. LENAGAN!

one word only is required to the reason for his resignation. LENAGAN!jonny1976

one word only is required to the reason for his resignation. LENAGAN!

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northampton yellow
1:47pm Tue 11 Sep 12

MR lenagan will proberly bring his own people in cw will be next as he is on his own now im surprized cw has lastest this long without thomas ,soon see this week with coventry interviewing and now chesterfield also interested this could be cw get out clause

MR lenagan will proberly bring his own people in cw will be next as he is on his own now im surprized cw has lastest this long without thomas ,soon see this week with coventry interviewing and now chesterfield also interested this could be cw get out clausenorthampton yellow

MR lenagan will proberly bring his own people in cw will be next as he is on his own now im surprized cw has lastest this long without thomas ,soon see this week with coventry interviewing and now chesterfield also interested this could be cw get out clause

Score: 1

Snowy69
2:09pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Shame as Jim is a supporter of the club. It will be interesting if Ian puts a statement out?

It could be that things were going wrong which prompted KT to leave early. Possibly Ian is steadying the ship and getting the club running how he sees fit. As the Lenagan money is in OUFC he will tighten the ship where it needs to be tightened.

Ian has a good track record in Business and Sport so I have faith in Ian.

Shame as Jim is a supporter of the club. It will be interesting if Ian puts a statement out?
It could be that things were going wrong which prompted KT to leave early. Possibly Ian is steadying the ship and getting the club running how he sees fit. As the Lenagan money is in OUFC he will tighten the ship where it needs to be tightened.
Ian has a good track record in Business and Sport so I have faith in Ian.Snowy69

Shame as Jim is a supporter of the club. It will be interesting if Ian puts a statement out?

It could be that things were going wrong which prompted KT to leave early. Possibly Ian is steadying the ship and getting the club running how he sees fit. As the Lenagan money is in OUFC he will tighten the ship where it needs to be tightened.

Ian has a good track record in Business and Sport so I have faith in Ian.

Score: 0

hokuspokus
3:28pm Tue 11 Sep 12

For Oxford fans asking about Dad, he's gutted, loves the club and will always be a fan but it was always him and Kelvin Thomas really.

https://twitter.com/
rosentweets/status/2
45313807927361536

Draw your own conclusions.

For Oxford fans asking about Dad, he's gutted, loves the club and will always be a fan but it was always him and Kelvin Thomas really.
https://twitter.com/
rosentweets/status/2
45313807927361536
Draw your own conclusions.hokuspokus

For Oxford fans asking about Dad, he's gutted, loves the club and will always be a fan but it was always him and Kelvin Thomas really.

https://twitter.com/
rosentweets/status/2
45313807927361536

Draw your own conclusions.

Score: 0

dave from witney
4:44pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Blimey, a bit of over reaction from some people. Jim has resigned, he was not a full director was he?. The fact is that the club are in a far better position, pre Kassam...during Kassam and when Merry took over. IL bailed the club out and one assumes he is trying to get the club running alike to Wigan RLFC, that can't be a bad thing can it?
I was as sad as anyone when Kelvin left the club, but you have to wonder whether he was just too close to the manager to run the club for the best. The MD needs to take decisions, sometimes not popular, it all goes with the job. Look at Spurs, who would have thought six months ago that 'Harry' would have been fired. All the rumours are flying round, but until the club makes a statement, as it has to, given time, we can only assume that OUFC is going in the right direction. Of much more importance to me are the playing problems, not the administration.

Blimey, a bit of over reaction from some people. Jim has resigned, he was not a full director was he?. The fact is that the club are in a far better position, pre Kassam...during Kassam and when Merry took over. IL bailed the club out and one assumes he is trying to get the club running alike to Wigan RLFC, that can't be a bad thing can it?
I was as sad as anyone when Kelvin left the club, but you have to wonder whether he was just too close to the manager to run the club for the best. The MD needs to take decisions, sometimes not popular, it all goes with the job. Look at Spurs, who would have thought six months ago that 'Harry' would have been fired. All the rumours are flying round, but until the club makes a statement, as it has to, given time, we can only assume that OUFC is going in the right direction. Of much more importance to me are the playing problems, not the administration.dave from witney

Blimey, a bit of over reaction from some people. Jim has resigned, he was not a full director was he?. The fact is that the club are in a far better position, pre Kassam...during Kassam and when Merry took over. IL bailed the club out and one assumes he is trying to get the club running alike to Wigan RLFC, that can't be a bad thing can it?
I was as sad as anyone when Kelvin left the club, but you have to wonder whether he was just too close to the manager to run the club for the best. The MD needs to take decisions, sometimes not popular, it all goes with the job. Look at Spurs, who would have thought six months ago that 'Harry' would have been fired. All the rumours are flying round, but until the club makes a statement, as it has to, given time, we can only assume that OUFC is going in the right direction. Of much more importance to me are the playing problems, not the administration.

Score: 4

mandate
4:48pm Tue 11 Sep 12

It's a shame that a high profile like Jim has left the club. As for Lenagan, I hope it's not a case of "my way, or the highway."

It's a shame that a high profile like Jim has left the club. As for Lenagan, I hope it's not a case of "my way, or the highway."mandate

It's a shame that a high profile like Jim has left the club. As for Lenagan, I hope it's not a case of "my way, or the highway."

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CamView
5:32pm Tue 11 Sep 12

The problem is by not stating his reasons Jim has left it open for all sorts of rumours to fly around. I, for one wonder, if Kelvin's departure was as friendly as it was made out to be. See - I am strating to ask questions Right now It does not sound like a very happy ship. Jim, I am sure, was a very popular guy at the club. It is worrying that such a staunch supporter of the club has decided to call it a day as a director- which I am sure he was proud to be. It certainly is not good news!

The problem is by not stating his reasons Jim has left it open for all sorts of rumours to fly around. I, for one wonder, if Kelvin's departure was as friendly as it was made out to be. See - I am strating to ask questions Right now It does not sound like a very happy ship. Jim, I am sure, was a very popular guy at the club. It is worrying that such a staunch supporter of the club has decided to call it a day as a director- which I am sure he was proud to be. It certainly is not good news!CamView

The problem is by not stating his reasons Jim has left it open for all sorts of rumours to fly around. I, for one wonder, if Kelvin's departure was as friendly as it was made out to be. See - I am strating to ask questions Right now It does not sound like a very happy ship. Jim, I am sure, was a very popular guy at the club. It is worrying that such a staunch supporter of the club has decided to call it a day as a director- which I am sure he was proud to be. It certainly is not good news!

Score: 2

OxRoxBox
6:00pm Tue 11 Sep 12

If CW does go to Coventry (and if they come knocking it will be a hard one for him to refuse) there is a very capable manager/coach whom did a fine job at our near neighbours (Aston Villa) not so long ago - A certain John Gregory. Given a vision he loves a challenge but needs full Chairman backing too.
As far as Jim is concerned I for one would like to thank him for all he has done and look forward to seeing him as ever - THANKYOU Jim!

If CW does go to Coventry (and if they come knocking it will be a hard one for him to refuse) there is a very capable manager/coach whom did a fine job at our near neighbours (Aston Villa) not so long ago - A certain John Gregory. Given a vision he loves a challenge but needs full Chairman backing too.
As far as Jim is concerned I for one would like to thank him for all he has done and look forward to seeing him as ever - THANKYOU Jim!OxRoxBox

If CW does go to Coventry (and if they come knocking it will be a hard one for him to refuse) there is a very capable manager/coach whom did a fine job at our near neighbours (Aston Villa) not so long ago - A certain John Gregory. Given a vision he loves a challenge but needs full Chairman backing too.
As far as Jim is concerned I for one would like to thank him for all he has done and look forward to seeing him as ever - THANKYOU Jim!

Score: 1

make mine a double
9:30pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Jims a top bloke yes, but the club need to move forward. Talking to a Wigan Warriors fan, he had nothing but praise for Mr Lenagan. Lets at least give him a chance

Jims a top bloke yes, but the club need to move forward. Talking to a Wigan Warriors fan, he had nothing but praise for Mr Lenagan. Lets at least give him a chancemake mine a double

Jims a top bloke yes, but the club need to move forward. Talking to a Wigan Warriors fan, he had nothing but praise for Mr Lenagan. Lets at least give him a chance

Score: 1

Mature supporter
9:55pm Tue 11 Sep 12

I am bothered. We were on a downer at the end of last season and nothing major has changed this season except that two directors have gone.

I am bothered. We were on a downer at the end of last season and nothing major has changed this season except that two directors have gone.Mature supporter

I am bothered. We were on a downer at the end of last season and nothing major has changed this season except that two directors have gone.

Score: -1

Open your eyes
11:32pm Tue 11 Sep 12

I am not overly concerned.

Lenagan tends to act in a professional business manner whereas Mr Rosenthal resigns and goes running to the Mail with a 'I'm resigning but I am not telling you why' scenario.

Let's hear the side of Lenagan for a change and perhaps then we can learn more about the situation with Jim and his close pals resigning and the real reasons why!

I am not overly concerned.
Lenagan tends to act in a professional business manner whereas Mr Rosenthal resigns and goes running to the Mail with a 'I'm resigning but I am not telling you why' scenario.
Let's hear the side of Lenagan for a change and perhaps then we can learn more about the situation with Jim and his close pals resigning and the real reasons why!Open your eyes

I am not overly concerned.

Lenagan tends to act in a professional business manner whereas Mr Rosenthal resigns and goes running to the Mail with a 'I'm resigning but I am not telling you why' scenario.

Let's hear the side of Lenagan for a change and perhaps then we can learn more about the situation with Jim and his close pals resigning and the real reasons why!

Score: 1

hawkeye1
7:27am Wed 12 Sep 12

They need to let the fans know something, otherwise the clicking of the turnstyles will grind to a halt for the U's, don't know if would for the rugby,

They need to let the fans know something, otherwise the clicking of the turnstyles will grind to a halt for the U's, don't know if would for the rugby,hawkeye1

They need to let the fans know something, otherwise the clicking of the turnstyles will grind to a halt for the U's, don't know if would for the rugby,

Score: -1

hokuspokus
11:55am Wed 12 Sep 12

Jim's son's remarks on Twitter are quite clear. If Jim is "gutted" to be leaving that strongly suggests it's not something he would have chosen to do if left to his own devices.
If "it was always him and Kelvin Thomas really" that strongly suggests he felt he had no option once Kelvin had stepped down.
Furthermore, Jim has apparently said it would not be in the interests of the club to reveal his reasons for leaving now.
Overall I would say IL is doing a good job, but he needs to be open with the fans and show that there are positive intentions behind these changes.
It's a real shame because anyone who has lived through the Maxwell-Kassam era knows the benefit of having a true United fan on the board in addition to the required financial support.
Thanks Jim.

Jim's son's remarks on Twitter are quite clear. If Jim is "gutted" to be leaving that strongly suggests it's not something he would have chosen to do if left to his own devices.
If "it was always him and Kelvin Thomas really" that strongly suggests he felt he had no option once Kelvin had stepped down.
Furthermore, Jim has apparently said it would not be in the interests of the club to reveal his reasons for leaving now.
Overall I would say IL is doing a good job, but he needs to be open with the fans and show that there are positive intentions behind these changes.
It's a real shame because anyone who has lived through the Maxwell-Kassam era knows the benefit of having a true United fan on the board in addition to the required financial support.
Thanks Jim.hokuspokus

Jim's son's remarks on Twitter are quite clear. If Jim is "gutted" to be leaving that strongly suggests it's not something he would have chosen to do if left to his own devices.
If "it was always him and Kelvin Thomas really" that strongly suggests he felt he had no option once Kelvin had stepped down.
Furthermore, Jim has apparently said it would not be in the interests of the club to reveal his reasons for leaving now.
Overall I would say IL is doing a good job, but he needs to be open with the fans and show that there are positive intentions behind these changes.
It's a real shame because anyone who has lived through the Maxwell-Kassam era knows the benefit of having a true United fan on the board in addition to the required financial support.
Thanks Jim.

Score: 0

Captain Yellow
11:25am Wed 7 Nov 12

" I don't believe it is in the interest of the club to air my reasons at this time."

But it is in the best interests of the club to make a statement which just promotes speculation?!

" I don't believe it is in the interest of the club to air my reasons at this time."
But it is in the best interests of the club to make a statement which just promotes speculation?!Captain Yellow

" I don't believe it is in the interest of the club to air my reasons at this time."

But it is in the best interests of the club to make a statement which just promotes speculation?!

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